| Make : WORKHORSE | Model : CHASSIS | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 20020715 - 20040520 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V195000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050101 | Date Received by ODI: 20040422 | Date Added to Database: 20040426 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WORKHORSE CUSTOM CHASSIS | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 50402-C | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 30345 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH ACTIA CORPORATE INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NOS. 101 "CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS" AND 105 "HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS." IF THE BRAKE FAIL INPUT FALLS BELOW A VOLTAGE OF 1.5V, THE BRAKE FAILURE LAMP AND ALARM WILL BE ACTIVATED. ALSO ACTIVATION OF THE ABS TELL TALE WHEN THE ABS IS NOT PROPERLY FUNCTIONING DOES NOT ALWAYS OCCUR. |
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Consequence:
THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. |
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Remedy:
WORKHORSE WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPROGRAM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN JANUARY 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT WORKHORSE AT 1-877-246-7731. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 101/105 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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